Rhododendron Oil

Common Name: Anthopogon Oil Botanical Name: Rhododendron anthopogon D. Don. Geographic origin of the plant: Western Nepal Method of growing: Wild Introduction / Varity of plant / Method of extraction / Distilled organ: Anthopogon oil is obtained by steam distillation of the aerial part of Rhododendron anthopogon D. Don. 1. Organoleptic Properties Appearance Fluid liquid. Color Pale yellow Aroma Sweet-herbal, faintly balsamic 2. Physico-chemical Properties Specific gravity 0.8630 to 0.8804 at 15? C Optical rotation [-] 10.05? to [-] 32.9? at 15? C Refractive index 1.4785 to 1.4881 at 15? C Acid number 1.54 to 4.06 Ester number 5.40 to 25.92 Ester number after acetylation 8.23 to 45.78 Solubility Due to altitudinal and regional variation some oils are soluble in 95% alcohol and some are not 3. Uses (a) In perfumery

Rhododendron anthopogon D. Don Wild crafted